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What is some trucker slang?
Base station or unit – A powerful CB radio set in a stationary location. Bear – A law enforcement officer at any level, but usually a State Trooper, Highway Patrol. Bear bait – A speeding vehicle, usually a four-wheeler, which can be used to protect the other speeding vehicles behind it. Bear bite – A speeding ticket.
What does Rubber Duck mean in CB talk?
“Rubber duck” – the first vehicle in a convoy. “Rubbernecker” – Vehicles that further slow down or impede already congested traffic by rotating their heads 180 degrees to view the accident or traffic incident and not paying attention to the road ahead.
What does 10/22 in the rubber mean?
Report in Person too
10-22 Report in Person too… 10-23 Stand by. 10-24 Completed last assignment.
What does CB stand for in trucking?
Citizens Band radio
CB slang is the distinctive anti-language, argot or cant which developed among users of Citizens Band radio (CB), especially truck drivers in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s.
How do truckers say thank you?
If you are a driver behind a semi trying to go in front of you, quickly flash your headlights when the semi’s trailer clears your car and there is room for them to move back into the driving lane. Often times a truck driver will flash his trailer lights as a “thank you” for your courtesy.
How can I talk like a trucker?
CB Lingo Words and Phrases
- 10-4 Roger – Yes.
- Back door – behind your truck, somebody who’s behind you, like the police.
- Bad ass – very cool.
- Bear – cop.
- Catch you on the flip flop see you on your return trip.
- Chicken coop – weigh station.
- Chicken lights – extra lights on a rig or trailer.
What is a Jimmy in a white?
It is a “Jimmy and a White”. the Jimmy is a GMC truck and the White is, guess what, a brand of truck called the White.
What do truckers call motorcycles?
CB Terminology (Trucker Slang)
| CB Terminology | Meaning or Translation |
|---|---|
| Crotch rocket | A motorcycle built for speed; not a Harley-Davidson. |
| Deadhead | Pulling an empty trailer. |
| Destruction | Road construction. |
| Diesel car | A semi- tractor. |
Why do truckers say breaker 19?
You see, when a trucker says this, he or she is asking permission to break into the conversation other truckers are having on their Citizen Band (CB) radios, on Channel 19.
What’s your location in trucker talk?
CB Radio 10 Codes
| 10-1 | Receiving poorly (I can’t hear you) |
|---|---|
| 10-20 | Identifying location (often adapted to “What’s your 20?”) |
| 10-27 | I’m moving to channel [insert channel] |
| 10-33 | Emergency traffic at this station |
| 10-38 | Ambulance needed at [insert location] |
What does good buddy mean in trucker talk?
a homosexual
Good buddy – This is used as a term for a homosexual. Good neighbor – Used when showing appreciation to another trucker.
What’s your 20 means?
What’s your location?
What’s your 20? is CB (Citizens Band radio) lingo for “What’s your location?” What’s your 2020 can be part of a question about a person’s presidential aspirations for the 2020 election or about a person or organization’s goals or aims for the year 2020.
Why do truckers call them chicken lights?
One legend says that the truckers in the 1920s, driving slow trucks on then-dark streets, were often the victims of thieves as they moved loads of chickens through small towns. To help stop this problem, truckers started putting lanterns around their cargo – thus the name, Chicken Lights.
What’s your 10 20 mean?
What is your location?
The phrase essentially means, “What is your location?” or “Identify your position,” but is a corrupted phrase from the original “10-20” used by law enforcement to verbally encode their radio transmissions so that non-police listeners would not easily discover police operations, as well as to communicate quicker and
What does Super Trucker mean?
At some point in your professional driving career, unfortunately, you will encounter a super trucker. Perhaps, he’s already pulling for the same trucking company you are working for. A super trucker can be an independent trucker, an owner operator or a company driver.
Why do truckers flash their lights after passing?
The Flashing Lights You DO Want to See
More than two consecutive flashes from oncoming traffic means that there is another type of danger ahead and you should proceed with caution. You can also use your headlights to communicate with trucks, a common signal is for lane change clearance.
Why do truckers flash their trailer lights?
This is especially useful in heavy traffic or when a truck passes you on the highway. If he has his signal on, and he has room to fit in front of you, he expects you to quickly flash your lights to give him the OK. If you do so, he will usually flash his trailer lights a number of times to say, “thank you.”
Why do semis honk at me?
If you are getting honked at often, it could be that you are good looking, and truckers are flirting with you. It could also be that you are wearing revealing clothing that they like and are complimenting you!
Can truck drivers bring their girlfriend?
Yes they can. Yes Werner has a ride along program for spouses, pets and kids. They even encourage to help your spouse if able to, to get their CDL helping you to drive together as a team and make more money. Drivers are allowed to have their spouse with them while working.
What does 1010 mean in CB talk?
10-10: Transmission completed, standing by. 10-11: Talking too rapidly. 10-12: Visitors presentShhhh! 10-13: Advise weather/road conditions.